VTCA 2018-19: Airport West St Christophers wins epic semi-final against Aberfeldie by two runs
Airport West St Christophers is one step closer to returning to VTCA Senior Division after surviving a semi-final for the ages against Aberfeldie on Sunday.
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Airport West St Christophers is one step closer to returning to VTCA Senior Division after surviving a semi-final for the ages against Aberfeldie on Sunday.
The West Saints prevailed by two runs in the penultimate over of the match when Matt Ryan, who finished with 6-36 from 23.2 overs, trapped No. 11 Damien Douge lbw.
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One Airport West St Christophers official quipped he would need his blood pressure checked after the intense finish.
Abers appeared to be cruising at 4-140 on day two, needing a further 50 runs for victory after opener Isuru Okandage (47) and skipper Jordon Kelly (44) helped their side post a competitive 189 on Saturday.
Scott Woolcock (2-19) landed two telling blows, skittling Aberfeldie skipper Kieren Gray for 24 and having Thomas Gill (36) caught after the pair had combined for a 54-run partnership.
The fixture was headed for a grandstand finish when Abers needed 14 runs and Airport West St Christophers two wickets after Ryan removed Sohan Boralessa (4).
No. 9 David Lecce (21 not out) was the danger man for the West Saints and although he remained unbeaten, the remaining wickets fell at the opposite end.
Fintan Brazil (1-42) returned to the attack to claim the scalp of Gavin McCallum (1) before six-wicket hero Ryan decided an absorbing contest with 10 balls remaining.
Airport West St Christophers will face Druids in the decider after they routed Altona North inside one day in their semi-final.
Altona North folded for 67 on Saturday and Druids reeled in their target before stumps.
Druids defeated Airport West St Christophers by eight wickets in Round 3 but the West Saints turned the tables with a 117-run triumph when they met again in Round 11
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